Upington 05 is a descriptive sign with the handshape C placed against the shoulder. We were unable to determine the meaning for this sign. However, the handshape could possibly refer to the previous number plate for Upington, which started with CAY.
Upington 04 is a descriptive place-name sign that mimics the sign for BEARD. When the sign is flipped upside down, the shape could be a reference to the mountain passes in the Northern Cape province where Upington is situated.
Re Thlamaleng 01 is an initialised sign with the handshape R and added side-so-side wrist movement. The mouthing of ‘Re Thlamaleng’ distinguishes this variant from other similar signs and identifies it as a place-name sign.
Northern Cape 02 is an initialised sign with the handshape N followed by C. This variant has added movement to the side, which makes it a phonological variation from Northern Cape 01.
Northern Cape 01 is an initialised sign with the handshape N followed by C. This variant has no movement and is a phonological variation from Northern Cape 02.
Kimberley 08 is an initialised-descriptive sign. The handshape Y is accompanied by a forward swiping motion on the signer’s neck. We were unable to determine the meaning of this sign. This variant is a lexical variation from Kimberley 01 and Kimberley 03.
Kimberley 03 is a descriptive sign with the handshape in lower-case C, which is the same is the British Sign Language alphabet letter C (same as Cape Town 07). The handshape most likely refers to the previous number plate for Kimberley, which started with CC. This variant is a lexical variation from Kimberley 01 and Kimberley 08.
Kimberley 01 is an initialised-descriptive sign. Both hands are in handshape K. They move down and inwards to indicate the Big Hole, an old mine that is a landmark of Kimberley. This variant is a lexical variation from Kimberley 03 and Kimberley 08.
